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We at the RogersEdgeReporter love to eat, and we’re happy our office straddles two neighborhoods that have so many great places to do it. We used the ratings on Yelp to find the top 10 restaurants in both Rogers Park and Edgewater. We will visit them all and, in the name of investigative journalism, report back.

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Both Chicago mayoral candidates condemned Friday’s terrorist murders at a mosque in New Zealand.

“I was shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting in New Zealand, and the victims and their families are in my thoughts today,” Preckwinkle said in a statement. “I stand with the Muslim community. Our places of worship should be sacred and safe.”

“I am horrified and deeply saddened by the acts of terror at New Zealand mosques,” said Lightfoot. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We’ve got to rise together—as a city, as a country, and all across the world—to condemn white supremacy and Islamophobia. We’ve got to build a world where everyone is safe, and where everyone can worship in peace and community.”

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Soon-to-be alderman Maria Hadden said she plans to represent all residents of the 49th Ward, which is why she won’t endorse either Toni Preckwinkle or Lori Lightfoot for mayor.

Hadden, in a lengthy interview with Block Club Chicago, said giving a mayoral candidate an endorsement could alienate some Rogers Park residents, since the ward is divided between Preckwinkle and Lightfoot.

“The people in the ward just elected me,” Hadden said in the interview.“People here are pretty divided [between Lightfoot and Preckwinkle] and I don’t think it would be wise or responsible of me as a representative of the ward to put a voice on that. Not to mention, I promised to be an independent alderman.”

Lightfoot won the 49th ward in the Feb. 26 election. She received 3.328 votes (26.7%) to Preckwinkle’s 2,918 (23.49%).

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Chicago police issued a Community Alert after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted near the 6600 block of N. Clark Wednesday evening.

According to police, the 31-year-old woman was walking southbound on Clark from North Shore Ave. when the male offender “approached her from behind, grabbed her and put his hand over her face, covering her nose and mouth.”

Police said the offender’s hand “was wet and smelled similar to alcohol,” and that the offender “pulled the woman backwards and she lost consciousness.” The alert said the victim “awoke later in an unknown building, after being sexually assaulted,” and that the “offender fled in an unknown direction.

Police did not have a detailed description of the offender.

Anyone who might have information is urged to call 24th District detectives at 312-744-8261.

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Think you’ve got the idea for the next great documentary? Or maybe you’re just looking to make that Kickstarter video pop.

Chicago Filmmakers, at 5720 N. Ridge in Edgewater, is hosting a two-day workshop in the genre March 15 and 16.

Students will learn from professional teachers working in the industry, and will “develop the foundational skill-sets necessary to continue crafting content on their own that looks and sounds professional regardless of production budgets,” according to an announcement from the organization. “Whether creating a crowdfunding campaign video for an independent project or piecing together a testimonial video to demonstrate a company’s new product or event, this course will provide students from all professional backgrounds and filmmaking experience levels the opportunity to master new lucrative skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals.”

The cost of the workshop is $300 for members, $315 for non-members.

Chicago Filmmakers is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to helping people acquire the tools they need to become a filmmaker.

To learn more about the upcoming workshop or others go to the co-op’s website.

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Loyola University Chicago lost in an upset to Bradley University at the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in Saint Louis Saturday.

It was a shock for the Ramblers, who finished first in the conference during a regular season that followed their historic run to the Final Four last year.

Bradley, who went on to win the conference tournament, entered the game as a fifth seed. Loyola, the top seed easily beat Valparaiso Friday.

Bradley’s strong defense proved to be a challeng for the Rambler’s offense, which struggled. The Braves were able to block down numerous scoring attempts from Loyola’s star players, particularly sophomore Cameron Krutwig and senior Marques Townes.

Earlier in the week, Townes was awarded the MVC Larry Bird player of the year. It’s the highest award in the conference, and was given based on his exceptional performance in a season season in which he led the MVC with a scoring average of 18.1 points a game. However, Townes managed only

seven points against Bradley. Krutwig was the second runner-up for this award but also failed to score as expected against the Braves, potting six points.

In the post-game press conference, head coach Porter Moser acknowledged the team’s disappointment on this loss, saying, “I’m not going to ask them not to hurt. They’ve invested too much to do that.”

Meanwhile, last year’s conference Player of the Year and senior Clayton Custer spoke of his appreciation for the Rambler fan base who made the trip down to Saint Louis to show support for the team.

“I appreciate all of our fans coming out. Obviously we did not do what we came out to do… that hurts a lot.”

Loyola will now wait to see where they will play in the 2019 National Invitational Tournament next week.

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Outgoing Ald. Joe Moore congratulated Maria Hadden on her victory earlier this week, and pledged to work “to ensure a smooth transition.”

“I wish her all the best in her new position. Alderman of the 49th Ward is one of the most demanding, and yet most fulfilling jobs one could ever ask for,” Moore said in a statement on his website. “I will continue to serve as your alderman until Monday, May 20th, when Maria and her 49 colleagues will be sworn into office. Until then, please feel free to call my office for any city service request or other assistance you may need. My staff and I stand ready to serve you,” Moore said.

He added that he will have “some closing thoughts” when his term ends, “but in the meantime, I would like to thank the residents of the 49th Ward for the privilege of representing them for the last 28 years.”

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Maria Hadden’s election night shocker over Ald. Joe Moore in the 49th Ward was decisive, with a margin of more than 3,200 votes.

On closer inspection, however, it was … even more lopsided.

Hadden won 32 of 33 precincts, losing only the 21st, which sits in the far Northwest Corner of Rogers Park, west of Ridge and North of Jarvis.

Hadden rolled up two-to-one margins eight precincts, with her largest margin in the 28th, where she tallied 394 votes to Moore’s 108. The 28th precinct is in the south part of the ward, around Pratt and Clark.

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It’s been a busy election season in Rogers Park, as challenger Maria Hadden attempts to unseat 28-year incumbent Ald. Joe Moore in the 49th Ward.

With the election only a few days away, both candidates sat down with RogersEdgeReporter student journalists Olabisi Efunnuga and Elvir Mujkanovich to answer a few questions and mak one final pitch for support.

We urge you to take a look, do your homework, and make a choice. Election Day is Feb. 26.